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Tunnel Cath exchanged for Nontunnel Cath

Date: Nov 17, 2023

Question:

What would be the appropriate codes for this scenario? 36556, 77001, 36589?

"Procedure performed: Over the wire exchange right tunnel dialysis catheter to non-tunneled temporary catheter.

Fluoroscopic guidance: Existing catheter and skin was prepped and draped in usual sterile fashion. Lidocaine was infiltrated around exit site of the catheter. The catheter was mobilized and pulled back and an over the wire exchange was performed for a 24 cm non-tunneled temporary dialysis catheter. Catheter was positioned with the tip in the right atrium."

Question ID : 19482
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